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Woodlands Art League
One looks at life as a gift, a painting of lights and darks, each defining the other, not a series of good and bad things. Giving thanks, and often, frees the spirit and makes the heart secure.
Fay Bohlayer
With COVID-19 restrictions our meeting have been suspended until we have guidance from county officials on how to safely have meetings and the spaces we can use. The safety and health of our members is paramount. We appreciate your patience and support until we can get together again soon! Are you looking to join us in helping make our community Art-friendly? Go to the "Join Us" link on the navigation banner and see what you need to do. You've been a member, but you need to renew? Go to the "Join Us" link, too! |
Krystal Brown, Oil on Panel
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December 2020 Happy Holidays to all our members and friends! Whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or some other holiday, may it be a happy occasion in this somewhat difficult year! I hope you find ART in all you do throughout the coming year, as well. The Woodlands Art League is beginning to occupy the space at 701 Sawdust Rd., The Woodlands. It is a large room, with many possibilities for our use, now and for some time to come. We’re still trying to put together the plans and schedules, so if you have any ideas you’d like to share, please contact any board member to let us know what you think. The league is only as active as its members, so help us make WAL a vibrant and important part of The Woodlands’ art scene. We understand that many of our members are unable or unwilling to become “active” yet. But the board is hopeful that we have begun to turn a corner and move into a healthier future. And, if we don’t start working now on what we would like to accomplish, time will surely get away from us. If you are choosing to stay home and support us remotely, God bless you, stay healthy and safe. If you are taking part in any of our programs or events, be safe, stay alert, and do what you need to do to stay an active and participating member. Now, for a bit of a challenge, we may need your help. The new space is just that…space. While we do have some equipment, panels, shelves, chairs, and such, we may need to secure other items to make the space useable in the many ways we want to. One way you can make a difference is to donate to WAL this December. It will help us purchase what we need and can provide you with a tax benefit as we are a 501c.3 organization. Your charitable donation is welcome any time, but consider us in your year-end giving, if you can. You can donate through the website or just contact a board member to ask how you can give to WAL. Any amount will help and will be appreciated. Also, if you’d like to help WAL in other ways, VOLUNTEER! There are many opportunities open and needing people to help make them happen. Contact a board member for further information. As we approach the end of the calendar year, let us look forward to being together in the future, sharing art and friendship like we used to. Best Wishes, and Happy New Year! Dave Art Show Slide Show! Enjoy this quick souvenir of the show. A very special Thanks! to Mr. Vic Cherubini of Epic Software Group for providing most of the photos in the slide show and allowing us to use the wonderful venue!
If you have any interest in moving WAL forward and becoming a part of its success, please consider becoming an officer for the 2021-22 year. We have some positions opening as well as many committees that will need folks to help do the job of making WAL function. Contact any board member for information on how you can volunteer today! |
The Woodlands Art League Facebook group is filled with information. Find instruction, connect to friends, and discover links to all sorts of art-related posts that you can use! Search for us at Woodlands Art League in Facebook Groups and join us today! Everyone is welcome! |
How to get to the New WAL Facility! If you are looking at Hobby Lobby, look to the right to see a strip center across the way. Look to the left of that and see a blue and silver building. Then look further to the left and see a silver two-story building. WAL is in that silver building, and our entrance is on the right side of the building. We're still working on the opening and our hours, so stay tuned! |
How to Help WAL With (Almost) No Effort Did you know that many retailers offer programs that will donate portions of your purchase to non-profit organizations like WAL? Amazon Smile, for example, is one such program. If you're going to order something, please consider making the Woodlands Art League your charity of choice and share some joy this Holiday Season! |
"If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint." --Edward Hopper ""If |
South County Community Center Art Show Ending The display that we had at the South County Community Center on Lake Robbins will no longer be allowed per county official's request. Thanks to all who have participated in the past. We will be looking for a new places to display our art. So, if you know of somewhere, let us know! | The Monday Morning Portrait Group We've been advised that the Oklahoma Community Center will remain closed indefinitely. So, the Monday Paintgroup is suspended until we can meet safely. |
We're trying some new things! We've added a bit of flash to the homepage with a couple of images. Keep and eye out here for information on how to be a "featured" artist with the banner on our homepage. We're looking forward to seeing your work! |
| Woodlands Area Art Trading Cards Group Create, Trade, and Collect! We want to let you know that ATC has gone postal! Art Trading Cards are tiny gems - 2-1/2" X3-1/2" - that you make and trade with others. Any medium can be used, paints, collage, fabrics and more as long as they can fit into a standard trading card pocket. Create some to trade on the spot, or bring some with you in any state of completion. As we are a small group, each person creates 2 cards for each member per month. We mail them out to each other at the beginning of the month. Everyone has the option of doing what they want, but we often agree on a topic for at least one of the cards. What you do is up to you! Creativity is worth sharing and this is a perfect way to not only share your art, but get others' art in return. What a fun way to introduce yourself to new artist-friends! This group is sponsored for the community by the Woodlands Art League. There is no charge and membership is not required. Adults and older teens with parent are welcome. Bring a friend or two! For more info contact group leader, Teri Valentine, at terilynn248@aol.com |
Acrylic Painting: with Lauren Combs: Mondays and tuesdays
New class - Colored Pencil:with Lauren Combs: Wednesdays 10:30 - noon
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Members of WAL: If you would like to have your art displayed in the slide show, please contact us at wal@woodlandsartleague.org to purchase a $30.00 annual "Featured Artist" Ad. Click Here to see our members' albums |
Join Us Woodlands Art League welcomes new members and supporters of the arts. We provide programs for all ages, skill level and interests! Join the only art organization in The Woodlands run for and by local artists by clicking the button below. Start benefitting from all the great resources we offer. Join TodayStay Informed! Click the button below to subscribe to our newsletter and other announcements for WAL related information delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to UpdatesTake a class! Some of our members offer Drawing, Watercolor, Oil, Colored pencil, Acrylic and Mixed Media...all taught by experienced instructors. Classes are forming today! Contact us for information. | Upcoming events
Would you like to do something? Well, so would we! Let us know what you might like to do to make art a greater part of The Woodlands area. We are always looking for events and activities to get our members creative minds working. Let any board member know what ideas you might have to keep WAL moving forward! |
Meet the Executive Board and Directors The Board is comprised of hard-working volunteers dedicated to growing our art community. (Click on any of the photo above the Board and Directors Name to get their contact information) |
Position Open | Dave Malin Interim President | Sara Saravo VP, Community affairs | Tom LaRock VP, Internal Affairs |
WWAF LiaisonLauren Combs Past President; Membership Chair Position Available | Elyse Taylor Treasurer | Diana Jacobs Board Secretary | Fox Robison Webmaster Judge Show CHair |
The Woodlands Art League, WAL, is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit based in The Woodlands, Texas and serves members in The Woodlands and surrounding Montgomery County area. The League’s purpose is to further the cause and interest in the visual arts through teaching, programs, demonstrations, exhibitions, and community involvement, and to form an arts community that supports and promotes local artists. WAL is a member driven, all volunteer organization. Our league is a great organization in which to meet local artists, showcase your work, and make friendships that will last a life time! We would love for you to JOIN US today!
Partnership with the Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival |
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12/19/2016 Website Annoucement: www.woodlandsartleague.org is the same as https://wal.wildapricot.org. Anytime you use woodlandsartleague.org it will be redirected to https://wal.wildapricot.org. Thanks WAL Board